The workshop helps adults of all ages to become genuinely comfortable and effective in public situations, including those requiring public speaking or performance. But it's not about simple techniques and tricks, Stine helps participants unpeel layers of insecurity and fear to free them to be their authentic selves in public situations. "People assume that fear of public speaking is something they're just stuck with, that there's not anything that can be done about it," Stine said. "Actually, it can be dealt with quickly and successfully, with the lovely benefit of increasing the connection between speaker and audience."

Anyone interested in this topic can send questions to Stine via Twitter #publicpresence. He will be answer via Twitter and his blog at www.garystine.com/blog.

The workshop is suitable for adults 19 and older. Pre-registration is required; the cost is $100 per person ($60 for students with a valid college ID). A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Universal Preservation Hall. Pre-registration can be completed with a credit card at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/282620.

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Stine is a gifted coach and author with a powerful message. An experienced workshop leader and one-on-one coach, he has 17 years of experience working with top-tier leaders in a wide range of business and not-for-profit fields. For the first time, he brings to the public his ability of enabling people overcome fear of public speaking, while dramatically increasing their effectiveness and connection to an audience of any size, in any situation. Interested participants can view a preview of the workshop at http://youtu.be/WprYNy1PIdo and http://youtu.be/zd2Zjq4stckand can also view information on books.